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Nakia Harmon

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor

Nakia Harmon has served on the McIntosh Trail for four years. This will be her third year serving as the Opinions Editor of the McIntosh Trail. She will be the 2021-2022 New Voices Student Leader of Georgia. As the 2021-2022 New Voices Student Leader of Georgia, she will campaign for New Voices legislation to be passed in Georgia with the support of the members of the committee that she will lead that will consist of her fellow Georgia student journalists who feel just as passionate about the freedoms of student journalists as she does. She is an inductee of the 2021 National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Honor Roll. This will be her second year serving as a Key Club officer. She is also a member of Quill and Scroll, National English Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, National Honor Society, and Beta Club. She was a varsity sprinter for McIntosh Track and Field during her freshman and sophomore years. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her four siblings and thrifting for new finds. She aspires to be the editor-in-chief of a publication or become the editor-in- chief of her own publication.

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McIntosh XC boys' varsity runners running to the finish line.

Heading to the Finish Line

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Oct 1, 2021

The McIntosh XC season kicked off on Aug. 21 as the McIntosh XC girls’ and boys’ runners competed in the Mercy Invitational. The meet was hosted by Our Lady of Mercy High School in Fayetteville, Georgia....

McIntosh Trail Multimedia Editor, Elijah Smith, poses for his senior portrait photo.

Senior Legacy- Elijah Smith

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor May 20, 2021

1- How have you made McIntosh a better place, what was your contribution to campus? (sports, personal relationship, etc.) “I think the podcast was a huge contribution, though just being able to start...

Black Women in Media Who Inspire Me

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Feb 28, 2021

Lindsay Peoples Wagner made history when she became the youngest editor in chief of a Condé Nast magazine as well as the third African American editor in chief of a Condé Nast publication by becoming...

Stay Conscious Media Instagram account founder Kennedi Malone and co-founder Tylese Rideout discuss the details of the Jacob Blake shooting in part 1 of their What Happened in Kenosha? Instagram Live series.

Meet the Founders of Stay Conscious Media

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Oct 1, 2020

McIntosh seniors Kennedi Malone and Tylese Rideout spread awareness on systematic oppression and social justice issues with every post, Instagram Live and Takeover Tuesday on their Stay Conscious Media...

McIntosh Trail Opinion Editor Nakia Harmon admiring one of her coily curls.

OPINION: What Does the CROWN Act Mean to Me?

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Mar 2, 2020

The CROWN Act is a law that was introduced in California in January 2019 by Senator Holly Mitchell (District 30) to prevent discrimination towards people within workplaces and K-12 public and charter schools...

McIntosh Key Club volunteers pose for a picture alongside Flap Jack the Racoon during the 29th Peachtree City Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast.

29th Peachtree City Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Jan 31, 2020

On Jan. 25, the 29th Peachtree City Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast was hosted in the McIntosh High School cafeteria from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. During this event, attendees were given an all you can eat breakfast...

McIntosh Trail News Editor Jordyn Mobley shows the diverse range of music that she has on her Shazam tracks playlist.

OPINION: Music Doesn’t Have a Race

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Nov 11, 2019

When I pop in my earbuds and listen to music, I feel like all my cares in the world melt away until someone peers over my shoulder and gawks at me. The person isn’t gawking at me for still using wire...

Annual Homecoming Dance

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Oct 9, 2019

The 2019  McIntosh homecoming dance took place in the McIntosh gymnasium on Sept. 8 from seven to ten. The theme of homecoming dance this year was Hollywood. The dance was decorated with a red...

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Fall Netflix Shows

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Aug 29, 2019

Fall is approaching which means that the leaves are falling and numerous Netflix originals are falling onto our screens. The genres of shows premiering on Netflix this Fall range from anything from dramas...

Class of 2019 McIntosh Chorus Graduates

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor May 15, 2019

As the school year is coming to a close, there is a feeling of ecstatic anticipation for most, but there is also a feeling of drastic separation for others, especially the graduating class of 2019. Each...

Senior Jermal Hall, McIntosh Trail staff member, poses in his Louisiana State University shirt.

Senior Legacy: Jermal Hall

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor May 6, 2019

1-  How have you made McIntosh a better place, what was your contribution to campus? (sports, personal relationship, etc.) “ I didn’t do anything extracurricular, but I thrived academically...

McIntosh Chorus Banquet

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor May 6, 2019

The McIntosh chorus banquet was held on Tuesday, April 22 in the cafeteria from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This banquet honored the achievements made by the students who participated in McIntosh’s chorus this...

Spring Chorus Gala 2019

Spring Chorus Gala 2019

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Apr 24, 2019

The tenth annual Spring Gala show was held on Friday and Saturday in the McIntosh auditorium. This year’s production brought back songs that were originally performed in past productions. The theme of...

Chorus Spring Gala Preparations

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Apr 8, 2019

The Spring Gala is a variety show held by the chorus department every spring. The theme of this year’s Spring Gala is commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Spring Gala including songs such as “...

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Humans of McIntosh: Jackson Johnson

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Mar 27, 2019

The 2019 McIntosh Varsity Boys' Soccer team consists of a total of nineteen players which includes nine seniors, seven juniors, two sophomores, and one freshman. Don’t look at the word freshman twice...

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2019 Blockbuster Line-Up

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Mar 12, 2019

The blockbusters of 2018 are long gone, and the whirlwind of 2019 blockbusters are now on the horizon. This blockbuster line-up will mention everything from the trailers of movies that you’ve probably...

2019 Grammy Recap

2019 Grammy Recap

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Mar 2, 2019

The 61st Annual Grammy Awards was held on Sunday, Feb. 10. The host of this year’s Grammy was Alicia Keys. The red carpet was laid out for some of the most chart-topping artists on the Billboard in 2018....

Chorus Singing Valentines

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Mar 2, 2019

Singing Valentines were delivered during lunch by the fourth-period chorus class February 11 through February 15. During this time, students were able to purchase a “Singing Valentine” for friends....

Humans of McIntosh: Meet Brett Goss

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Feb 27, 2019

Drum roll please! Introducing the 2018-2019 McIntosh Drum Major Brett Goss. If you've attended any of the McIntosh football games this season, either home or away, you've most-likely seen Brett during...

2019 Grammy Recap

2019 Grammy Recap

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Feb 25, 2019

The 61st Annual Grammy Awards was held on Sunday, February 10th. The host of this year’s Grammy was Alicia Keys. The red carpet was laid out for some of the most chart topping artists on the Billboard...

Rubik’s Cube Speed Battle Competition

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Dec 6, 2018

On Wednesday, November 28 the Rubik's Cube Speed Battle Competition took place in room 112 after school. The stakes were high and tensions were building with $100 gift card for first place, $50 gift...

History (and survival tips) for Black Friday

History (and survival tips) for Black Friday

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Nov 23, 2018

The origin of Black Friday, which didn’t originate from parents turning the lights off and hiding from their teenager begging to use their credit card, was officially used after it appeared in print...

McIntosh Fall Chorus Concert

McIntosh Fall Chorus Concert

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Oct 21, 2018

The McIntosh Fall Chorus Concert took place on October 2, 2018 in McIntosh’s auditorium.   “The Fall Chorus Concert was exciting and rewarding,” said  junior Cantabile...

McIntosh Men's Chorus at Real Men Sing

Cantabile Participates in Real Men Sing

Nakia Harmon, Opinions Editor Sep 21, 2018

The McIntosh Men’s Chorus, also known as Cantabil, attended an event this past Saturday at the Marietta Performing Arts Center. The name of this event was Real Men Sing. Along with the McIntosh Men’s...

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